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🌱 Patch AM: Headed to the Scottsdale rodeo? Here’s your ultimate weekend game plan.

Also check out Second Saturday Scottsdale Online Divorce Workshop on the Scottsdale Patch calendar

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Good morning Scottsdale! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to the Scottsdale rodeo? Here's your ultimate weekend game plan.
  • Scottsdale patients: Meet a new orthopedic sports medicine provider nearby.
  • How many slides will Scottsdale ride to help cancer patients?

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Scottsdale Online Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 101 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 100, low: 83.
  • Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 103 and low of 84 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rodeo Road Trip: Where To Shop, Eat, Drink, And Stay When You're In Town For The Scottsdale Rodeo (cowboysindians.com) — Scottsdale residents and visitors get a full game plan for the West's Most Western Rodeo, returning to WestWorld September 11-14 with PRCA action and local history. The guide highlights Old Town restaurants, bars, shops, museums, and resorts that showcase Scottsdale's Western roots and luxury side, plus ongoing attractions like the ArtWalk and Desert Botanical Garden's evening experience.
   

• Natalie Snitzer, PA-C - Scottsdale, AZ (bannerhealth.com) — Scottsdale patients looking for orthopedic sports medicine care can see physician assistant Natalie Snitzer at Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale on North Dobson Road, with appointments available within 30 days. The listing provides contact details, scheduling help, and notes that free interpretation services are available for patients and companions.
   

• Great Wolf Lodge hosts slide-a-thon for Phoenix Children's Hospital cancer patients (azfamily.com) — Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale opened early Thursday for a special slide-a-thon raising money for Phoenix Children's Hospital cancer patients, inviting about 40 patient families to enjoy the water park. For each slide ridden on select attractions, the resort donates money toward a $5,000 goal, and residents can still support the cause by donating directly online.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is why you have a Catio that is heavy gage not a screen.
    This "bob" cat loves coming by often to say hello. You see my little female cat hissing, she keeps Bob at bay. There is a door into the house and… (Nextdoor Echo Ridge At Troon North)
  • Anybody have a recommendation for an electrician?
    The outlets ion my bathrooms not working and worse-AC not on. I put a call into someone I know but would appreciate any help (Nextdoor Scottsdale Estates 9)
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk at Ledgent Finance & Accounting in Scottsdale, Arizona in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Hills

  • Four Peaks Women's Club in Fountain Hills makes history by re-electing entire board (fhtimes.com)
  • Could an NFL kicker or Arizona doctor help decide who runs DC? (azcentral.com)
  • What Arizona Drivers Should Know Before Labor Day (signalsaz.com)

Carefree

  • Global Refuge Pastor-in-Residence Eric Shafer to Speak in Carefree — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA (gcsynod.org)
  • Six Luxury Sedans Entered the Fight, but the 2004 Audi A8L Came Out on Top (motortrend.com)

Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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